Things to do in Chennai - August 18 to August 24

Things to do in Chennai - August 18 to August 24

Sink or swim
August 19 | Boat Club Area

In the seventh edition of the quarterly event series Heart of Matter — Happiness Conversations, Vaani Anand and AVIS Viswanathan will be seen talking to Chennai-based Justin Vijay Jesudas, a tetraplegic, who is an international swimming and rifle-shooting champion. At InKo Centre. From 6.30 pm.  Entry free. Details: 24361224

Lost in tots 
August 19 | Harrington Road

RainbowFish Studio presents Mommy & Me where mothers accompanied by their kids can make a piece of art using masking tape, acrylic paint and sponges. There are two batches — first one is for kids below three years and second for children under the age of six. From 9.30 am. Registrations: Rs 1,500. Details: rainbowfishstudio.com 

Myth the point
August 19 | Alwarpet

Mantra Gold Coatings and The Glassbox brings to you an evening of songs and stories about Vinayaka Chathurthi. The evening will be conducted by Chennai-based Janaki Sabesh, media professional, actor and story teller, who runs Golpo Tales Unlimited, a story telling institute. At Mantra Gold Coatings store. From 3.30 pm. Entry free. Details: 24991023

Decoding Emily
August 19 | Adyar

As a part of the Art Appreciation series at Forum Art Gallery, participants will explore Canadian artist, Emily Carr’s paintings. Learn about the artist’s life and some of her paintings such as A Rushing Sea of Undergrowth, Indian Church and explore her style to mimic a simple work of art. At Forum Art Gallery. From 11 am. Details: 42115596

Ratnam selection
August 19 | Velachery

Celebrating Madras Day, Phoenix MarketCity, will host a performance by renowned dancer Anita Ratnam. The event will begin with a performance using vedic hymns, drumming and devised movements. Ratnam is known for giving a contemporary twist to the classical dance form. Entry free. From 7.30 pm. Details: 66513007

Make a difference
August 20 | Besant Nagar

Participate in upto 10 km run in Give A Brick Run in support of Chennai Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Flag off at Olcott Memorial School. Last minute entries at Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway on August 19. Entry: Rs 600. 5 am.Details: 66046604

Plant a thought
August 21 | Alwarpet

Ashvita Bistro in association with Goli Soda and The Offshoot presents the second session of Organic Terrace Garden Workshop. The event will be conducted by Chennai-based Hariesh from The Offshoot. He will speak on ‘Why is my garden always a challenge to nurture?’ Tips on gardening will be given. 5.30 pm. Entry: Rs 150. Details: 42109990

Radical ideas
August 28 | Nevada

Burning Man Festival is back with its 31st edition. Keeping in mind the theme of Radical Ritual, participants will create interactive rites, ritual processions, elaborate images, shrines, icons, temples and visions. The festival ends on September 4. Details: burningman.org

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